Alaric Saltzman Actor Novels & Stories

"And try to look like you aren't planning my murder." "I'm a better actress than you think," I retorted, plastering a polite smile on my face as a group of board members approached. The night was a blur of hollow conversations and forced laughter. Alaric was a master of the room, playing the part of the concerned but firm protector. But eventually, a group of investors pulled him away toward the bar for a "private word." "Don't wander off," he cautioned, giving my hand a brief, firm squeeze before disappearing into the crowd.